6,852 recent building permits filed in Illinois.
6,852 permits
Spr 2019 cbc interior rehab for the existing 2 story two dwelling unit masonry building with a basement, as per architectural plans. r5 occupancy classification
Self certification 2019 cbrc.erect a new two-story frame single-family residence with a basement, rear wood deck, and front stairs. construct a new two-car frame garage and install new fencing. all wo...
Self-cert: revision to permit 101078579 to include exterior storefront revisions only. original permit included the storefront replacement in one bay and replacement of metal panels with new glazing a...
Self certification 2019 cbrc. erect a new two-story frame single-family residence with a basement, rear wood deck, and front stairs. construct a new two-car frame garage and install new fencing. all w...
Fire alarm: new system. associated building permit:101065685. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking: no. monitoring type:...
Interior renovation of a 2-story walk-up apartment building.
Spr 2019 cbrc existing building type 2 alteration: remodel the existing unit to reduce the szie of the existing library, shorten on wall of the kitchen and remove cabinets, relocate/ add new recessed...
For permit 101073841: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
Line voltage electrical work. add 4 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 4 . lighting outlets: 1. specific location: warehouse.
Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall throughout at basement, 1st and 2nd flrs: replace electrical and plumbing with associated piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residenti...
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 104; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. affects: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit...
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101074245. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: yes. special lockin...
Self certification 2019 cbrc.erect a new two-story frame single-family residence with a basement, rear wood deck, and front stairs. construct a new two-car frame garage and install new fencing. all wo...
Self certification 2019 cbrc.erect a new two-story frame single-family residence with a basement, rear wood deck, and front stairs. construct a new two-car frame garage and install new fencing. all wo...
Ada bathroom modifications. remove tub and install shower with associated fixtures and tile work.
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 43'-0' ' (length). location: rear of the house.
Spr cbc 2019: revision to existing permit no. 101060442/ revise bathroom, mech room and new bath in basement area/ iii-a construction
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101079214. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: yes. special lockin...
Fire alarm: modification of existing system. associated building permit:101072149. affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. high-rise building: yes. voice communication: yes. special lockin...
Self certification 2019 cbrc.erect a new two-story frame single-family residence with a basement, rear wood deck, and front stairs. construct a new two-car frame garage and install new fencing. all wo...
Illinois has 6,566 building permits on file, with 2,519 new permits filed in the last 30 days. That's steady work coming through the system. Chicago dominates permit activity in the state, making it the primary source for construction leads across all trades. Electrical work leads the pack with 1,982 permits, followed by other permit types at 1,692. Roofing comes in at 912 permits and renovation at 861. HVAC, plumbing, and general contracting all show consistent activity. If you're working in any of these trades, Illinois permits represent real jobs with owners who've already committed to construction. Permit data works for contractors because it shows you who's building before they call your competitors. When you track permits in your market, you're seeing projects at the moment they become official. That's when owners are actually ready to hire subs and specialty contractors.
Building permits are the fastest way to find new construction leads in Illinois. When a permit is filed, the project is approved and moving forward. DigPermit's database tracks all permits filed in the state, updated regularly so you see new projects as they're submitted. Filter by trade type, city, and filing date to find jobs that match your services. Electrical contractors, roofers, HVAC specialists, and plumbers all use this data to contact property owners and general contractors before the work is bid out to a full list of vendors.
Chicago is by far the most active city for building permits in Illinois, accounting for the entire permit volume in our current database at 6,566 permits. This makes Chicago the primary market for contractors looking for consistent lead flow. The city's mix of residential, commercial, and renovation work means there's demand across electrical, roofing, HVAC, plumbing, and general contracting. If you service the Chicago area, permit data is your direct line to active projects.
Electrical permits are the most common in Illinois with 1,982 permits on file, making it the top trade by volume. Other permits account for 1,692 filings, roofing has 912, and renovation permits total 861. Commercial permits represent 378 filings. This breakdown tells you where the work is concentrated. Electrical contractors have the largest lead pool, but roofing and renovation also represent solid opportunity. Track permits by type to focus on the work that fits your business.
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